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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development
4016.1) 192

Number of individuals who reported learning new skills to prepare or improve themselves for the workforce as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.2) 192

Number of participants who reported that they improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.3) 192

Number of participants who reported an improvement in their personal skills (e.g., communication, networking, time management) as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.4) 192

Number of participants who reported improvement in their confidence to implement employment strategies as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.5) 192

Number of participants who reported that they learned strategies for managing their work-life responsibilities as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.6) 56

Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.7) 25

Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

4016.8) 25

Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.



Success Stories

Exploring Careers with 4-H

Author: Rachael Wong

Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

Exploring Careers with 4-H

This school year (2024-2025), McCracken County 4-H took learning beyond the classroom through our "Exploring Careers with 4-H" events during their Fall and Spring Breaks. Designed to inspire and educate youth about real-world career opportunities, these events gave 4-H members hands-on experiences in a variety of fields, thanks to strong partnerships with local professionals and businesses.Youth explored careers in Aviation, Law Enforcement, Legal professions, Agriculture, Space Scienc

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